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contamination

/kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən/ American
  • n. 污染, 污染物
Definition
  • n. the presence of a harmful or dirty substance in something
Example
The factory was fined for causing contamination in the nearby river.
这家工厂因污染附近的河流而被罚款。